This video inspired me many years ago when I was 20, and it was a joy for me to rediscover it very recently.

It's beauty is in the mastery of his material by a craftsman, not by dominating it, but by being in tune with it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0VhB5NKGtU

Joe

Dear Joe . . .
Thank you for this.
I have always felt that there is something very deep about the art of pottery.
When I saw your post yesterday I almost didn't click on the link to the video.
I was late for something I needed to do,
but I am so glad that I did . . .
watching a devoted potter at work is one of the most calming things I can think of . . .
it gave me a sense of peace and presence that carried me through my day
with love . . .
sparrow

everything counts... ♥

Thank you Joe for the video. It's always a joy to watch an artist at work, and fascinating to see what beautiful things can come from a lump of clay!
 
Jude

Love is the only way

ORIGINAL: Imenuff

Karen, thank you for the puppy video. I love little puppies but I guess the age is showing. I no longer want to clean up the yard every day or at least once a week. It is truly amazing that the gentlemen could get all the little pupplies to sleep without their mommy.

Received the following video this morning, a kind of new take on "The Lord's Prayer."
The Lord's prayer

 
Dear Betty,
 
This video really made me think,as you know my place in Jesus's life always alters( in my thought's not his).I like this video and it made me feel good inside.
 
I spotted a rainbow too ,bless you lots.
 
Sandraxxxx

The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love~and be loved in return♥♥  


 

Gosh look at this link I have just found it's beautiful and very meaningful.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBZOMmQKTEM&NR=1
 
Utube gives me so much,  each time I search for Jesus on there I find so many wonderful links.
 
Love to all,Sandraxxxx

The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love~and be loved in return♥♥  


 

Joe, thank you so much for posting the video on the potter. I brought back so many wonderful memories.

not by dominating it but by being in tune with it.

Although I have never thrown pottery, I have attended several "praying with clay seminars" lead by a wonderful elderly nun who is a true artist. The clay was prepared for molding with our hands and then we were led in guided meditation either by music or words and asked to allow our spirits to guide our hands in molding and shaping the clay. Working with clay is such a peace filled, prayerful experience. Amazingly, the end result was roses that actually looked like roses and lillies, a white buffalo, dolphins, etc which ended up being mounted and given to friends. I had forgotten how special the experience was and once again look forward to having time to return to it. Blessings on you for opening my memory closet and reminding me of a very special joy in life. Prayers continue for Julie and the baby.

Dearest Sandra, I love the pencil video. It is always amazing how all those "little, ordinary things" in life can bring us once again in contact with the divine. Earth is truly crammed with heaven. One only need look and see. Bless you for sending me a wonderful late night gift of peace.

Yesterday is gone forever.Tomorrow may not come. Live Fully each moment today. Look for Good Things that Happen to you Every Day.

Dear Betty . . .
How nice to see you again,
and hear your words so tenderly spoken . . .
The 'praying with clay seminars sound wonderful.
I agree, that working in clay is an exercise in prayer and presence and peace . . .
Sandra dear . . .
Yes, YouTube has some wonderful things.
I am afraid I get lost there sometimes . . .
The pencil video was so enchanting and its message so simple.
Your gift of peace to Betty softened her night.
It softens my morning
with love . . .
sparrow

everything counts... ♥

Dearest Sandra, I love the pencil video. It is always amazing how all those "little, ordinary things" in life can bring us once again in contact with the divine. Earth is truly crammed with heaven. One only need look and see. Bless you for sending me a wonderful late night gift of peace.

 
Your gift of peace to Betty softened her night.
It softens my morning 



 
You help me more than I could ever say,your a blessing to me you
really are.
 
Love to all always,Sandraxxxx

The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love~and be loved in return♥♥  


 

Thank you all for the links to great, comforting and inspiring video  you have posted. I would like to share one I recently got.  As I continued to watch it, I became increasingly inspired.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us-TVg40ExM  The name of the video is Playing For Change: Song Around the World "Stand By Me"   Sending love and light liliwings

Bless you Liliwing I have saved in to my favourites,this song never
 
fails to make me smile.
 
I am very grateful that 'our family' here stand by me ~Thank You.
 
Thank you lots Sandraxxxx

The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love~and be loved in return♥♥  


 

Thank you dear liliwings,
for the video link.
I have seen it before . . .
It brings tears to my eyes.
I think it is posted on the gratefulness site as well.
Oh, the wonders of modern technology
when used for the betterment of all of us.
I'm afraid there are people who still see the internet
as evil incarnate . . .
they don't realize that there is beauty and love
and generosity here,
as well as the publicized evils.
It is a brave new world out there,
isn't it?
Thanks again, liliwings . . .
with love . . .
sparrow

everything counts... ♥

This video is a must see!! It's not what you will think at first.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42E2fAWM6rA

Love is the only way

Another good one!
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owr0L5iYApY&feature=related

Love is the only way

I see you have been busy this morning, dear Jude . . .
Following your link
led me here . . .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWUtywfwsMw&feature=related
let us all give pause
and think about
the impact we (can) have on the world
with love . . .
sparrow

everything counts... ♥

Thank you Sparrow......a thought provoking video
 
Jude

Love is the only way

Having just received an email from one of my all time favourite musicians/composers of all time, Asher Quinn, who is also a Transpersonal Psychotherapist and a very spiritual man, I followed a link in the email and found this.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kByIjKQ6J6I&feature=related

Love is the only way

You'll either love this or hate it It's my favourite love song.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ7LHhviqZU

Love is the only way

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JozU8cIcCVI&feature=related

Love is the only way

A couple of love songs from Asher
 
Golden Heart
 
When I close my eyes I see
This love in eternity
Walking hand in hand across the sand
Forever you and me
And when the fog of fear obscures
Then the warmth of our love endures
Love, and only love, can keep us free

Goldenheart
Your love has changed my life
Everything seems to shine when I'm with you
I can feel your sense of soul
You can make things heal and grow
Love, and only love, my goldenheart

There's a diamond in your mind
There's an angel by your side
There is laughter in your knowingness
And a wisdom in your child
There are rays of light that are hidden
There are rays I can almost see
There's a ray of light that allows our love to be

You show me how to grow
How to unlearn things I know
How to live our perfect mystery
And hear the silence of the snow
Now my shadow is my brother
And my sister is the moon
And every flower that grows is part of you

Love is the only way

Open Secret
Love has brought you here
To my door
Across a starry sky
All I ask, nothing more,
Is your love

Take me in your arms
Make me whole
The tremble in your kiss
Deep and warm. soft as snow
From your lips

The dark and lonely night
Of desire
The skies within your eyes
Sad and sweet, pale as fire
Draw me near

I'm so in love with you
Can't you see
I've given everything
Nothing more, nothing more
Only me

Love has brought me here
To your door
Across a stormy sky
All I ask, nothing more
Is your love

This heart is made for you
For each other
From now until the end
What I'd give to be lovers
Once again
 

Love is the only way